Project Manager

Recruiter:

MECS Africa

Job Ref:

JHB012395/MJ

Date posted:

Thursday, September 18, 2025

Location:

Sasolburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:

Job Opportunity: Project Manager (Contract Position)

Location: Sasolburg, South Africa
Industry: Petrochemical

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Project Manager to join our client's team on a contract basis for a major petrochemical client in Sasolburg.

POSITION INFO:

Single point accountable person to deliver on agreed project objectives.
To realise the business intent of a project by leading, managing, facilitating and coordinating multi-disciplinary resources across the four tracks of the BD&I from pre-feasibility (gate 2) through feasibility, basic development, execution and start-up to close-out and evaluation (gate 7).
Ensure overall project compliance to execution plan (SHE, Quality, Cost and Schedule).
Ensure overall project compliance to legal and corporate governance and procedures.
Develop and implementation of project execution strategies and plans.
Management of internal and external stakeholders / supplier relationships and contracts; Manage different contracting strategies, i.e. LSTK, EPC, EPCM, etc.
Develop estimates and ensure cost control.
Ensure integrated risk management is effectively done. Ensure comprehensive change management is done. Ensure complete and up to date project administration and reporting.
Manage SHERQ requirements on projects.
Manage project within the BD&I, PMBOK, NEC3, boundaries.
Understand the total value chain of the business on projects.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience required:
Qualifications: BSc (Engineering) or B Eng/B Tech
Min Experience: 12 Years relevant experienced
Certification and Professional Membership: Post Graduate (e.g. Masters in Project Management) qualification will be advantageous

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